- 706 Main St., Evanston
Trattoria D.O.C. specializes in thin-crust, wood-fired gourmet pizza; it offers more than 30 varieties of pizza, which are very similar to the pies you'll fin... READ MORE
Trattoria D.O.C. specializes in thin-crust, wood-fired gourmet pizza; it offers more than 30 varieties of pizza, which are very similar to the pies you'll fin... READ MORE
Barnaby's has been a Des Plaines staple, tossing homemade pizza dough and cooking sauce since 1969. The high quality cheese, (Scala) sausage and other first-rat... READ MORE
What sets this tiny Lincoln Park BYOB apart from every other sushi-and-Japanese joint in the city? "We have a one-and-a-half-day turnover on our fish," chef-own... READ MORE
The atmosphere (and prices) of this Lincoln Park sushi spot are comparatively upscale, except on Friday and Saturday nights when sake bombs bring down the house... READ MORE
The Bourgeois Pig caters to an intellectual crowd that enjoys chess, books and challenging philosophical discussions. The cozy cafe's book-lined brick walls and... READ MORE
Everything is homemade at Little Villa, including lasagna, pizza and other Italian specialties such as veal marsala and eggplant and chicken parmesan. READ MORE
A Chicago favorite since 1950, this locally owned-and-operated chain (yes, there really was a Leona) serves gargantuan portions of Italian favorites such as rav... READ MORE
You may think you’ve been transported to a beachside crab shack when stepping inside this Lincoln Park seafood spot, thanks to the daily chalkboard specials, se... READ MORE
Located in Wolfgang Puck's former digs, the Roman-inspired spot offers lunch options like pitas, sandwiches and salads. Stop in during the evening for seasonal ... READ MORE
This busy Lincoln Park sandwich shop caters to collegians with a concise lineup of well-priced sandwiches, most named for U.S. states, regions or towns (The Big... READ MORE
This city outpost of popular and long-running Evanston diner Sarkis Cafe serves up omelets, sandwiches, burgers and short-order sides such as hash browns. Since... READ MORE
Though this conveniently located Old Town diner has suburban roots (there are also locations in Arlington Heights and Mundelein), the spacious dining room spor... READ MORE
This Albany Park eatery doubles as a catering company that offers event guests the same Mexican fare served in the restaurant. Traditional favorites such as gri... READ MORE
This casual, relaxed Lincoln Park spot serves freshly-prepared Mediterranean fare such as fire-roasted pizzas, homemade pastas, toasted paninis and hand-tossed ... READ MORE
This Lincoln Park gastropub features food and drink in a rustic-yet-urban environment. It offers seasonal, farm-to-table fare that draws influences from Chicago... READ MORE
Described as the "Shinto Experience," this Japanese steakhouse and sushi bar offers some of the top seafood in the 'burbs. Regular specials are held during Happ... READ MORE
Nella Grassano, a Naples native and former pizza-maker-in-chief at Ravenswood's much-loved Spacca Napoli, and her husband Frank Grassano are (in early March) br... READ MORE
The refined new American cuisine is perfect for date nights: choose from entrees like lobster ravioli, cedar plank salmon, blackened ribeye and chocolate ganach... READ MORE
Indian-influenced fine dining is on the menu at this Old Town restaurant, serving halal ingredients, fusion dishes like chicken tikka pizza, penne tikka masala,... READ MORE
This Indonesian restaurant is one of very few in Chicago, serving curry- and spice-layered dishes from the old country. Try the coconut rice with beef rendang, ... READ MORE